I really enjoy reading my TT magazine especially the Cruiser Musings. But this time I find myself shocked at Ross Lake's description of the FJ25 as junk.
First of all if it's junk I'll be happy to haul it away because the true fact of the matter is that the Fj25 is a valuable piece of Land Cruiser history. Let's not forget that the 25 was the first Land Cruiser to be sold in this country.
I must agree that there have been several times I've looked at my FJ25 and thought what a bad-ass looking rock crawler it would make. Imagine that unique body on top of Dana 60s, 37" MTRs, powered by a SB Chevy V8, not to mention a wicked roll cage Yeah it'd be cool but it wouldn't be a Cruiser anymore.
What makes the 25 cool is that, like Ross said, everything is completely un-obtainable...IT'S TOTALLY RARE !
If it wasn't for the few people who placed value in these old rare beasts there just wouldn't be any. It be a dead issue. I guess it's a matter of simply appreciating the Land Cruiser for what it is.
It is a challenge to attempt to restore one, and it's pride of ownership that keeps it going. Sorry Ross, but I totally disagree with your opinion. I think a 25 should be kept stock.
If I want to modify somthing I'll do it to my FJ40, there's lots of those around
First of all if it's junk I'll be happy to haul it away because the true fact of the matter is that the Fj25 is a valuable piece of Land Cruiser history. Let's not forget that the 25 was the first Land Cruiser to be sold in this country.
I must agree that there have been several times I've looked at my FJ25 and thought what a bad-ass looking rock crawler it would make. Imagine that unique body on top of Dana 60s, 37" MTRs, powered by a SB Chevy V8, not to mention a wicked roll cage Yeah it'd be cool but it wouldn't be a Cruiser anymore.
What makes the 25 cool is that, like Ross said, everything is completely un-obtainable...IT'S TOTALLY RARE !
If it wasn't for the few people who placed value in these old rare beasts there just wouldn't be any. It be a dead issue. I guess it's a matter of simply appreciating the Land Cruiser for what it is.
It is a challenge to attempt to restore one, and it's pride of ownership that keeps it going. Sorry Ross, but I totally disagree with your opinion. I think a 25 should be kept stock.
If I want to modify somthing I'll do it to my FJ40, there's lots of those around